Draw Blood Sign To Deathwish Inc.

Boston hardcore band Draw Blood have officially joined the Deathwish Inc. roster. The group recently released their debut CDep, "The Calm Before The Storm," with Trash Art! and you can download a track from the effort here. Look for their debut full-length to hit stores in early-2005 through Deathwish.

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Hear Acoustic Seether Online, Euro Tour Dates

You can check out acoustic performances of Seether's "Broken" and "69 Tea," plus an exclusive new interview at UGO.com. You can check the recorded versions of these songs off Seether's DISCLAIMER II, also including "Broken" feat. Amy Lee, at Seether.com. The band drops in on Europe for a tour starting October 12th. Here are their upcoming tour dates so far: More...

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The 69 Eyes New Album Track Listing Revealed

Finnish goth-metallers The 69 Eyes have revealed the track listing of their new album, entitled "Devils", tentatively due this fall through EMI/Virgin Records.

The follow-up to 2002's "Paris Kills" was produced by Hiili Hiilesmaa (H.I.M., Moonspell, Sentenced) and Johnny Lee Michaels and will be preceded by a single containing the album's title cut.

"We worked for about one and a half years on this record [between songwriting and recording]," singer Jyrki 69 told Finland's Sonera Plaza Kaista. "I sometimes felt like the sessions were never going to be completed. But now, when I listen to the final result, I've gotta say that I'm totally satisfied and so happy! Whenever I think of our previous releases, there are always some little things I don't like about them, but 'Devils' is perfect record, in my opinion."

With regards to the album title, Jyrki said, "'Devils' is great title for a rock 'n' roll record, but no one has ever used it. And with 'devils,' we don't necessarily mean that goat-headed figure' [that most people think of when they hear the word] — our 'devils' refers to something else... It can mean, for example, the guys in this band."

"Devils" track listing:

01. Devils
02. Feel Berlin
03. Nothing on You
04. Sister of Charity
05. Lost Boys
06. Jimmy
07. August Moon
08. Beneath the Blue
09. Christina Death
10. Hevioso
11. Only You Can Save Me

THE 69 EYES Finnish tour dates:

Nov. 25 - Pori, FIN @ Bar Kino
Nov. 26 - Seinäjoki, FIN @ Duuni
Nov. 27 - Seinäjoki, FIN @ Duuni
Dec. 03 - Savonlinna, FIN @ Savonlinnasali
Dec. 04 - Tampere, FIN @ Pakkahuone
Dec. 10 - Vaasa, FIN @ Hullupullo
Dec. 11 - Helsinki, FIN @ Tavastia
Dec. 16 - Jyväskylä, FIN @ Lutakko
Dec. 17 - Kuopio, FIN @ Hotelli Puijonsarvi
Dec. 18 - Alavus, FIN @ Alavuden Nuorisoseura
Dec. 31 - Turku, FIN @ Caribia, 994-halli
Jan. 21 - Lahti, FIN @ Finlandia -Club /Sibeliustalo
Jan. 22 - Kurikka, FIN @ Mietaan NS
Jan. 28 - Kouvola, FIN @ Night Club Riviera
Jan. 29 - Helsinki, FIN @ Nosturi

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Zyklon Working On New Material

Zyklon is currently working on new album material, with a few new titles revealed: "Vulture," "Vile Ritual," "Scum," and "The Four Corners." The band has re-signed with Candlelight Records for their third album.

Zyklon is also currently working on a new music video for the track "Core Solution," and there's still talk about a full-length live DVD. There will for sure be a few live tracks on the upcoming Inferno Festival DVD.

The track "Core Solution" was also just recently used in a trailer for an upcoming independent zombie movie. Check out www.rabidogfilms.com

Zyklon have a couple of cool shows confirmed for this fall:
Oct. 16th John Dee, Oslo "special guest" at the Red Harvest release party
Nov. 6 headlining Aalborg Metal festival, Denmark.

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Slayer Drummer Recording With Drums Of Death

According to RollingStone.com, Slayer drummer Dave Lombardo is in the studio with DJ Spooky recording under the name Drums Of Death. Meat Beat Manifesto's Jack Dangers is producing the project, due early next year, and guitarist Vernon Reid (Living Colour) will guest. No further information is currently available.

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Fallen Angels Post Three Songs Online

The Swedish band Fallen Angels has put up 3 full songs of their new demo "Extinction" on their official website www.fallofangels.com.

November 11, Fallen Angels will invade the “Nordiska Gårdsfestivalen” over in Västerås and the month after that they will journey to Växjö to cross blades together will Elohim at “Uffes Källare” this event will take place December 4.

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Russell Allen And Jorn Lande Working Together

Italy’s Frontiers Records report that vocalists Jorn Lande (Masterplan) and Russell Allen (Symphony X) have teamed up for an album together that will go under the name Lande/Allen.

The album is still in the recording stages, but is backed up by a stunning set of songs provided by Swedish guitar hero Magnus Karlsson (Last Tribe).

More information on this project will be revealed as it becomes available.

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Listen To APC's New Single "Imagine"

A Perfect Circle's new single is "Imagine" is now available online: Windows Media or
Real Audio.

"eMOTIVe," the new A Perfect Circle album comes out on Election Day - Tuesday, November 2nd, 2004.

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Occult To Enter Studio Next Week

Dutch thrashers Occult will enter Stage One studios in Bühne, Germany next week with producer Andy Classen (Dew-Scented, Callenish Circle, Tankard) to begin recording their sixth album, tentatively titled "Malevolent Rapture". The follow-up to this year's "Elegy for the Weak" is scheduled for release in early 2005 through Holland's Karmageddon Media (formerly Hammerheart Records). Songtitles set to appear on the CD include "The Eye of the Storm", "Demonfist", "Taste of the Whip", "Werewolf Corpse", "Scourging the Crowned King", "Legion of the Damned" and "Lycanthrope".

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First Inferno Metal Fest Confirmations Announced

Arcturus, Enslaved, Red Harvest, Grimfist and Madder Mortem are the first confirmed bands for the U.K. edition of the Inferno Metal Festival, set to be held on Thursday, January 27, 2005 at The Underworld in Camden.

Commented the festival's organizers, "Inferno Metal Festival's arrangers realize that the international interest has increased with staggering speed and as a result of this we have decided to do an Inferno event in London.

"Since this is an Inferno event, we’ll announce the full festival line-up for 2005 exclusively to the U.K. audience. In Norway this will happen two days later.

"During the day we will in cooperation with Bylarm (Norway's equivalent to 'In the City'), have a press/partner gathering with press-conference, get-together, lots of freebies and more. And of course an eventful musical evening.

"The plan is to make this an annual event, and maybe expand to 2-3 consecutive days, or even different cities."

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A Perfect Circle eMOTIVe Artwork Posted Online

The cover artwork for A Perfect Circle's upcoming album, "eMOTIVe", and remix/DVD album, "aMOTION", have been posted online at the band's official web site. Check them out: eMOTIVe, aMOTION.

As previously reported, "eMOTIVe" is scheduled for release on Election Day, November 2. To fit with the LP's political positioning, it features 10 covers of civic-minded tunes such as John Lennon's "Imagine", Nick Lowe's "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace Love and Understanding", Marvin Gaye's "What's Going On" and Black Flag's "Gimme Gimme Gimme". A video for one of the two new songs on the album, "Counting Bodies Like Sheep to the Rhythm of the War Drums", is posted on the band's web site. "aMOTION" will be released later in November.

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Bassist Scott Sorry Quits Amen

Bassist Scott Sorry is the latest Amen member to announce his departure from the group. Sorry's official statement on the matter is as follows:

"O.K. bitches here is the deal. I have decided to leave Amen.

"The first person I met when I joined AMEN was Matty [former Amen guitarist Matt Montgomery]. He, [former Amen guitarist] Rich [Jones], [ex-Amen drummer] Luke [Johnson], and even Poochy, became my family. I love them all dearly and we spent a lot of time in the trenches together. They are my best friends and the only family I knew for two years.

"Staying in Amen would be like staying in a band only for the money without them. They are my brothers and I don't give a fuck about money.

"I, for the most part, had a great time in Amen. I will not lie about that. But life has taken me in a direction in which I cannot afford to play in Amen anymore. I have to be responsible for more than myself now. Yes, Scott Sorry is even trying to be sober now!

"Anyway, those of you that I have got to know over the last two years know that I cherish your friendship and hope you will not judge me illy for my decision. For those of you that I don't know, I am sure that the new line-up is a swell bunch of lads and you will get along fine with them. My time is done, however. And I am the coolest, so it is your own fault for waiting so long to give a fuck!

"Anyway, as the sun sets slowly in the west I bid you a fond farewell. . Scott Sorry is dead, motherfuckers, but this is not the last time you will hear from me! I am now Scott Smoker and fuck y'all that want a piece..."

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Acrassicauda Flee Iraq?

Popbitch.com hears that the Iraqi metal band Acrassicauda have fled to Jordan after threats by radical Islamists in Iraq, prompting the website to remark, "So US and UK: well done for the new, free, liberal Iraq."

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36 Crazyfists UK Tour And Signings

36 CRAZYFISTS have fixed up a few instore signings at MVC while in the UK for their UK tour. Catch the band at 4pm each day at the following MVC stores and get your copy of their current album 'A Snow Capped Romance' scribbled on by Brock and his pals.

5th Oct – MVC, Eldon Square, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1
12th Oct – MVC, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10
13th Oct – MVC, Mander Centre, Wolverhampton WV1
18th Oct – MVC, Paris St, Exeter, EX1

In addition, on all the following nights, the guys will be guest DJ'ing after their shows at the following local UK clubs from around 12 midnight:

Friday 8th October – Jillys Rockworld Manchester
Thursday 14th October – Oxford Zodiac 'Club With No Name'
Friday 15th October – Liverpool Krazyhouse
Saturday 16th October – Sheffield Corporation.

Full UK show details are as follows: More...

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Watch Hatebreed's 'Live For This' Video Online

Hatebreed are out with the video to their new single 'Live For This', from the album 'The Rise Of Brutality'. You can watch it online at Launch.com.

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Kreator Announces "Enemy Of God" Release Date

The long awaited new Kreator album will be called "Enemy of God." Release dates will be Jannuary 10th (Europe and South America) and January 11th (North America). The limited edition will come with a bonus DVD wich contains a making of and video clips. The page kreator-terrorzone.de will come in a brand new design soon.

Tracklisting:

Enemy of God
Impossible Brutality
Suicide Terrorists
Murder Fantasies
Dying Race Apocalypse
One Evil Comes - A Million Follow
Dystopia
World Anarchy
Voices
Under a Blackened Sky
When Death Takes Its Dominion
The Ancient Plague

The style of the songs is pure brutal Thrash. Tons of fast shit, sick solos, aggro riffing. Michael Amott from Arch Enemy / Spiritual Beggars has recorded a solo for the song "Murder Fantasies."

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Drakkar Records To Release Nightwish "Best of"

Drakkar Records has set October 18 as the release date of Nightwish's best of album, "Tales from the Elvenpath" (view cover).

Tracklisting:
Wishmaster
Sacrament of Wilderness
End of all Hope
Bless the child
Sleeping Sun
She is my sin
Walking in the air
Stargazers
Over the hills....
The Kinslayer
Dead boy's poem
Sleepwalker
Nightquest
Lagoon
The Wayfarer

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Krisiun To Release European Mini CD

Krisiun, have been a trademark for musical violence and a steady nominee for the title of the globe's fastest Death Metal act throughout their twelve years of existence. Still, it is high time to reconsider your preconceived notions about the band. "Bloodshed" (recorded 100% analog) may not be a full new studio-album, but it's no less than 8 brand-new tracks (incl. 3 intros/outros) that show a different side of the band. It also includes four re-mastered tracks of their rare "Unmerciful Order" MCD, which was originally released in 1993 and today is being hailed as a cult underground release. "Bloodshed" grinds -- but not solely in the sense of sonic assaults crafted out of insane speed. Without losing any of their intensity, Krisiun went for some mid-paced songs that will surely surprise anybody who thought the band wouldn't be capable combining raw brutality with an ultimate technical edge and pounding groove riffs. Those who are worried about one of the last advocates of the extreme selling-out can be relieved: Unholy compositions like "Slain Fate," "Ominous" and "Visions Beyond" are underlined by the raw fury of the early tracks from "Unmerciful Order": Tracks eight through eleven bear witness that Krisiun have been and will always be a guarantee for ultra-violence. The 7-minute outro "MMIV" shows another side of the band with its spooky, almost 80's horror-film feel. Just make sure not to hit the repeat-button too early on this track. Despite a total playing-time of 40 minutes, "Bloodshed" will be available for the fan-friendly price of a mid-priced CD. About the time "Bloodshed" is released, Krisiun will go out for another round of the relentless live shows for which they are so famous. They will embark on the European "Clash Of Demigods" tour with co-headliners Behemoth and with support from Incantation and Ragnarok. Be warned that blood will be shed...

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Behemoth Announce International Tour Dates

"Hey there! Sorry for delay... I've been extremely busy with all the organisation for the new album. Good news is that DVD is finally available. Check out at your local stores. This week we are filming the first video for "Conquer All" song. Joanna Rechnio is taking care of the production and I can't wait to see the final result. I'm sure it will kill... and finally we got some tour dates announced too. I'm really happy things are so hectic...it's gonna be the most intense live activities we've ever been part of...See ya on tour then!" said Nergal about Behemoth's recent moves.

Clash of the Demigods European Tour 2004 with Krisiun, Incantation, Ragnarok: More...

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King Diamond's Manager Announces Warning For CD

The independent distributer in Germany named H'ART Music Vertrieb (not Massacre's main distributer) have a promo sheet in stock for the live album indicating that there's a BONUS CD/Disc available in one of the formats.

The listing reads like this: "LIMITED EDITION DIGIPACK + BONUS CD LIVE 2003," thus making it look/sound like there's a bonus disc included.

THIS IS NOT CORRECT.

Some of you dedicated collectors might try and import this item, and will be very dissapointed. All the releases are identical. There is NO bonus CD in any form in any of the releases. The music purchased will be the same regardless of the format, be it 2CD, Digipack or 3LP set.

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The Duskfall Sign With Nuclear Blast Records

The Duskfall has just signed a deal with Nuclear Blast Records. The follow-up to "Source" is under construction, to be recorded by Daniel Bergstrand @ Dug-Out in April 2005. The new beast is sheduled to be released in August 2005.

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Cannibal Corpse Deny Cancellation of U.S. Tour

There have been rumours going around that, due to a broken ankle, the current European Cannibal Corpse tour and upcoming US tour have been cancelled.

This is NOT true. Nobody has broken his ankle and no shows have been cancelled. For a complete tourdates listing, please visit the tour dates page.

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Zetro Tells His Side About Leaving Exodus

Former Exodus frontman Steve "Zetro" Souza has broken his silence with regards to his departure from the group. In the following statement, Zetro explains his reasons for leaving Exodus on the eve of their South American tour and offers kind words for his former bandmates, who have recently announced their decision to carry on without him:

To all concerned,

I would like to say first of all, that leaving Exodus was a very hard decision to make. I really wanted everything to work out in the long run. But lots of things came between us. Back when Paul [Baloff] died, I stepped in as a favor to the band, who had prior commitments and shows already booked. At that point in time, I was willing to play these shows, but was still reluctant to rejoin the band on a full-time basis. After these shows, I realized that I still really enjoyed performing and playing the live shows. I then decided to give Exodus a second go at it. We recorded the album and it was a great record. I thought it was my best performance and work of my entire career.

Now came the touring, and juggling a family, a full-time job, and Exodus… It was never easy on me. In fact, while being on tour, I loved playing live on stage to our great fans around the world. But that was only a small part of being on the road, for it's a long day, every day out there. Too much time in between shows to think about my family back home. I have three wonderful kids and a great wife, which were miles away from me. And I still had many social and financial worries, with way too much time to think about everything while away from home during the downtime in between shows on the road.

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God Forbid Announce Headline Show Lineup Changes

There has been a slight lineup change to the upcoming God Forbid headlining shows. The Red Chord have now been replaced by Throwdown, who will only join the package for the Rhode Island and New Jersey shows. All of these shows will be filmed for a live video for the album's title track, "Gone Forever," to be shot by acclaimed director Zach Merck (Atreyu, Shadows Fall). These dates will also serve as the last God Forbid shows in the U.S. this year, as they will immediately head to Europe with Machine Head to close out 2004 with nine weeks worth of shows.

9/23 - The Living Room in Providence, RI w/ Norma Jean, Throwdown and A Life Once Lost
9/24 - Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, NJ w/ Norma Jean, For The Love Of, Throwdown and A Life Once Lost
9/25 - The Chance in Poughkeepsie, NY w/ Norma Jean, Throwdown, A Life Once Lost and Knives Wide Open
9/26 - Fat Cat Original Music Hall in Springfield, MA w/ The Really Loud Music Fest

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Enter To Win The "Killswitch Engagement"

Your heartache is over as Killswitch Engage is headed out on the road again for the Jagermeister Tour with Slayer and Mastodon, and Roadrunner Records and Rolling Stone are presenting a kick-ass contest we are calling "Killswitch Engagement"

One grand prize winner will get:
- Roundtrip air transportation for 2 to Los Angeles
- All access passes to the 12/17 Killswitch Engage Jagermeister LA Show (which also happens to include Mastadon and the almighty Slayer)
- 2 nights hotel accommodations
- $500 shopping spree at Hot Topic
- Killswitch Engage CDs and Merchandise

To enter the contest, click here.

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Practice Space Burglarized As Livewyre Plays Gig

Livewyre roared through heavy metal music in Lansford on Sunday night, but members might have played the blues had they known a burglar was in their Allentown practice space.

That night, more than $4,000 in instruments, sound equipment and other electronics was stolen from the practice room, said Mike Kingcaid of Fountain Hill, the band's lead singer and guitarist.

"There is no lower life form on earth than a … thief," he said.

A police report states the equipment was taken from 1209 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, where Kingcaid said the band, which plays '70s- and '80s-style hard rock, rents space to practice.

Band members left town around 7:30 p.m. to get to their show, and they didn't return until almost 4 a.m., police said.

That's when they noticed dirty footprints, Kingcaid said. "I got in there and started looking around," he said, and realized things were missing. "You get that sickening feeling, you know?" he said.

Items taken included three guitars, a bass guitar, two soundboards, recording equipment, a DVD player and a cordless phone and answering machine, police said.

Kingcaid, who helped found the band about four years ago, said most of the missing items belonged to him, and he's now waiting to hear back from his insurance company.

The bright side, Kingcaid said, was that the band had taken a lot of its equipment to its show.

Plus, the burglar left behind most of the band's stage equipment, Kingcaid said, so Livewyre will continue to rock on.

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